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Having trouble with Fourtrak 1994 vehicle. Both fuel lines leak diesel and need to be replaced. It has been suggested to me to change the lines to plastic. I don't know diameter or length, but do know they are different from each other. Is there a Diahatsu direct replacement, or should I attempt to manufacture replacements.
leaky fuel pipes
i have a 91 sporty which had the same problem (seems quite common).The 2 lines were of different diameter. I fixed mine by cutting out damaged sections and replacing with certified rubber fuel pipe, an easy fix but beware, make sure your fuel tank is nearly empty as you tend to get covered in the combustible stuff. i hope this is of help
A tip for this repair is to g
A tip for this repair is to get hold of a set of the clips for repairing brakes, you can then crimp the rubber pipe connections and not get covered in fuel
John
Crimp ?
Why crimp the pipe? Just put cling-film over the end of the pipe and use an elastic band to hold it in place. Stops the flow and prevents air entering the fuel line.
I meant it crimps the rubber
I meant it crimps the rubber hose from the tank to the metal pipes (and also at theengine end on the rubber pipe to the fuel filter. It takes a matter of seconds rather than having to get an elastic band or tape on.
John
cling film
get the clamps keep the clingfilm in the kitchen.
or even use [vicegrips] but dont over tighten them or you could crack
the rubber pipe if its a bit hard. me and my mate got a toyota landcruiser for a £100 quid at a breakers and all we did was replace the fuel lines with copper pipe for central heating and had no problems that was 5yrs ago an had no probs
I would not change to plastic
I assume you are referring to the rubber fuel lines connecting the metal line to the fuel pump, and its return, or the metal line and the tank. I would not change to plastic, as they will become brittle fairly quickly. Any decent auto parts shop should stock the two different sizes of fuel hose required off the roll. Either drive in, and have them look, measure and change on the spot, or remove the two hoses and take them in. Make sure, when you remove the lines, that you park front uphill, to stop fuel syphoning from the tank. Also, make sure you bleed the fuel line completely. Also, dont be too worried about getting covered in the voletile stuff, as diesel has very low voletility. I have seen someone smokeing while handling it, although I wouldnt recommend it. All you have to worry about is losing too much, given the price, and the smell.
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Leaky fuel lines
Thanks to all for suggestions. I had to buy replacement metal pipes from a Daihatsu dealer. The job was tricky especially feeding the pipes over the outrigger under the drivers seat. But it;s now a done deal. Cost for both pipes was 55 brick. No more leaky fuel lines, and a far better fuel consumption figure to boot. Drive is also free from sticky stuff.